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7 Industries That Must Comply With OSHA Fit Testing Standards
OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard is most frequently disregarded by companies, even though it comes with harsh penalties. During an official inspection, if the company is found lacking in OSHA fit testing, equipment, or training, it can be fined. Any employee or worker who comes in contact with air that is...
What is OSHA Fit Testing and Why Does it Matter?
If you work in any field that requires workers to wear Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE), you’ll need the said equipment to go through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fit testing first. This is especially vital in industries such as chemical, agriculture, mining, or construction as workers in these...
How to Get Trained to Perform In-House OSHA Fit Testing
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are nearly 5 million workers in the US who must wear respirators while performing their jobs. These respirators safeguard the workers against harmful dust, gases, mists, smokes, sprays, vapors, and even insufficient oxygen environments. Exposure to these dangerous substances is...